The Board granted an increased 30 percent disability rating for a right shoulder disability beginning on March 20, 2020, and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to this time.

The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was manifested by limitation of arm motion midway between the side and shoulder level as of March 20, 2020, warranting a 30 percent rating. Prior to this date, the evidence only supported a maximum 20 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder impingement with rotator cuff tendinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

October 29, 2025

Citation

A25093610

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